Sainsburys

Fragrant Tikka Curry Paste

Barcode 00278140

Scanned 15 times by Nomi users

Yes — Fragrant Tikka Curry Paste is ultra-processed.

The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/additive and is explicitly considered a UPF ingredient under the NOVA criteria given. Other ingredients are mostly culinary ingredients and spices, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Ingredients

2 ultra-processed markers

OK

water

Essential base ingredient for countless foods and beverages; serves as solvent and texture modifier.
OK

tomato (10%)
OK

tomato paste (10%)
OK

coriander powder (5%)
OK

onion

A basic aromatic bulb vegetable used as a flavor base in cooking.
OK

cumin powde sugar
OK

coriander leaf

Coriander leaves (cilantro) from the Coriandrum sativum plant, used fresh or dried for aroma and garnish.
OK

garlic purée

Pureed garlic, often used as a flavoring base.
OK

ginger purée

A smooth paste made from ginger, used to impart ginger flavor in sauces and dishes.
OK

rapeseed oil

A basic culinary oil pressed from rapeseeds (Brassica napus). Used for frying, baking, and dressings. Neutral flavor.
OK

coconut cream (coconut extract, water)
OK

salt

Common mineral compound (sodium chloride) used as a seasoning and preservative across cuisines.
UPF

modified maize starch

A processed starch, often used as a thickener or binding agent in foods; may be treated to modify properties.
OK

lemon juice concentrate

Lemon juice that has been concentrated by removing water; used as a souring agent or flavoring in foods.
OK

cardamom powder

Powder made from dried cardamom seeds, prized for its strong, sweet-lemongrass aroma and used in spice blends, desserts, and beverages.
OK

ground cinnamon

A finely ground spice obtained from the inner bark of Cinnamomum trees, with warm, sweet-aromatic flavor used for seasoning and baking.
OK

chilli powder

Ground dried chili peppers used as a spice to add heat and flavor in dishes. It is a basic single-ingredient spice.
OK

acidity regulator: citric acid; turmeric powder
OK

black pepper

A common spice made from dried peppercorns of the Piper nigrum plant, used to add pungent heat and aroma to dishes.
OK

fenugreek powder

A ground spice made from dried seeds of the fenugreek plant (Trigonella foenum-graecum). Common in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisines; used as a spice or supplement. It is a simple, single-ingredient food product.
OK

fenugreek leaf

Dried leaves of the fenugreek plant, used as an herb/spice for aroma and flavor in cooking and traditional medicine.
OK

fennel powder

A finely ground powder made from fennel seeds, with a sweet-anise flavor used in cooking and seasoning.
OK

clove powder

A finely ground spice made from dried flower buds of the clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum), used for warm, aromatic flavoring.
UPF

paprika extract

A concentrated pigment derived from paprika used as a colorant in foods.

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Common questions about Fragrant Tikka Curry Paste

Is Fragrant Tikka Curry Paste ultra-processed?

Yes — Fragrant Tikka Curry Paste by Sainsburys is ultra-processed, so it counts as a UPF (ultra-processed food). The product is classified as ultra-processed because it contains modified maize starch, which is an industrially processed thickener/additive and is explicitly considered a UPF ingredient under the NOVA criteria given. Other ingredients are mostly culinary ingredients and spices, but the presence of modified maize starch is sufficient to classify the whole product as UPF.

Which ingredients in Fragrant Tikka Curry Paste are ultra-processed?

Nomi flags 2 ingredients in Fragrant Tikka Curry Paste as ultra-processed markers: modified maize starch, paprika extract. See the full ingredient breakdown above for what each one is.

What does "ultra-processed" (UPF) mean?

Ultra-processed foods (UPFs) are industrial formulations made with ingredients and additives you wouldn't find in a home kitchen — such as emulsifiers, artificial flavourings, colourings and modified starches. The classification is based on the NOVA system used by researchers and dietitians worldwide.

How can I check whether other foods are ultra-processed?

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Product information comes from public databases and Nomi's own analysis, and may contain errors. Always check the packaging. Ultra-processed classification is based on the NOVA food processing system.